Roof Work Task Analysis

This form is designed to assist you in setting up safely for the work you are about to undertake and provides a list of hazards that may be present on your worksite.
You should always Eliminate (E) the risk of a hazard causing death, injury, or illness if you can. Where this is not possible, you must Minimise (M) the risk. There may be occasions where multiple controls are appropriate.
Enter your work method in the space provided below then use this checklist to identify any associated hazard/s. Brief everyone involved in the work being undertaken, ensure the appropriate controls are in place to control the risk/s, sign the form and submit as part of your job documentation.
Please contact HazardCo on 0800 555 339 if you require any assistance to identify hazards or implement the required controls. / Company:
TA Completed By:
Contact Cell Ph:
Site Address/Ref:
Date:
Task Description:
Ref Document: / Best Practice Guidelines for Working on RoofsPublishedJune 2012by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in association with the Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ)

Job Start Checklist – to be completed prior to the commencement of any work

At Base / Yes / No / At Site / Yes / No
  1. HazardCo Team Pack is in vehicle.
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  1. Park in a safe place.
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  1. Vehicle has a current WOF/COF, lights and tyres in working condition.
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  1. Ensure you wear your PPE/PPC and it is in good condition and appropriate for the work to be undertaken i.e. overalls, boots, mask, gloves, eye, hearing and dust protection.
/ ❑ / ❑
  1. Minimum PPE/PPC available and in good condition.
/ ❑ / ❑ /
  1. HazardCo Hazard Board set up in the vicinity of where work is being undertaken.
/ ❑ / ❑
  1. All emergency equipment and materials required for the work being undertaken loaded and secured.
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  1. Ensure you are inducted onto site - liaise with any Site Manager/Contractor/Client present to establish exactly what they are doing on site and any hazards associated with their work. Conduct your own induction if alone on site. Ensure the Hazard Board is updated and Emergency Plan is complete.
/ ❑ / ❑
  1. All work documents for job in vehicle.
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  1. Explain to Site Manager/Contractor/Client any hazards you are bringing to site or that may be present as a result of your work (use HazardCo Client Induction Cards where appropriate).
/ ❑ / ❑

Work Method Statement

Describe how you plan to carry out the work, using the example shown in the left hand column as a guide. Write your own method in the Work Method column on the right.

Work Method Example / Our Work Method
  1. On Arrival complete job Start Checklist on Task Analysis

  1. Complete / Review Task Analysis questionnaire and brief all workers on hazards and required risk controls – sign off form.

  1. Warning and safety signage in place

  1. Check for overhead and underground services, adjacent structures, and other site hazards (dial before you dig)

  1. Set up site fencing/barriers around work area

  1. Unload equipment and all required materials

  1. Check all equipment is in good working order and safe for use

  1. Complete pre-start checks on any machinery to be used

  1. Set up an Operational Safety Zone including set down area for any removed material

  1. Install edge protection

  1. Remove existing roof

  1. Replace with new roof iron

  1. Dissassemble edge protection

  1. Tidy up / depart site

Hazard Identification & Risk Management (E & M) – General Hazards

Answer the following questions relevant to the task you are doing (Tick “Yes” or “No”) / Yes / No / Hazard Identified / The following Risk Controls will be used for the identified hazards (tick the risk controls you will be using)
  1. Will you use any subcontractors?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Visitors/Contractors / All Contractors to be inducted to site (M);
Visitors to be escorted (M).
  1. Is the job in a residential area or near a school ?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Injury to public / Site to be fenced off (M);
Hazard Boards and warning signage used(M);
All visitors to be inducted to site (M).
  1. Will a toilet be available and is there running water on site?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Illness/Disease / Toilets are available (M);
Running water is available on site (M);
Good hygiene practices to be maintained (M).
  1. Will there be any vehicles coming on to site?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Moving vehicles / Keep clear off all designated roadways (M);
Hi-vis clothing to be worn (M);
Speed limit to be enforced on site (M);
Traffic management plan in place (M);
Designated areas for vehicle parking and deliveries (M).
  1. Are any electrical appliances to be used?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Electricity in use / RCDs to be used (M);
Leads and appliances to be in good condition and checked before use M);
RCDs, leads and appliances to be tagged and tested (M).
  1. Are hand and power tools to be used?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Hand and Power tools / All workers using tools to be competent or supervised by a competent person (M);
Tools to be checked in good condition before use, with guards in place and leads tagged (M);
Equipment to be serviced regularly (M);
Workers to keep clear of any moving parts (M);
Appropriate PPE to be used (M);
Tools to be used correctly (M).
  1. Will there be any overhead work?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Overhead work / Tools are to be secured from falling (E);
Visitors to be kept clear of any overhead work (M);
The area under the work area to be isolated from workers (M).
  1. Will the Client/Children be present on site?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Injury to occupants / Keep Children out of the area of work (E);
Induct Clients to site with HazardCo Client Induction Cards (M);
Escort Visitors (M).

Hazard Identification & Risk Management (E & M) – Roof Work Hazards

Answer the following questions relevant to the task you are doing (Tick “Yes” or “No”) / Yes / No / Hazard Identified / The following Risk Controls will be used for the identified hazards. (tick the risk controls you will be using )
  1. Will you be accessing a roof?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Fall from heights / If no permanent access to roof provide temporary access properly constructed (M);
For short duration jobs industrial rated (120kg) ladders secured against movement, pitched at 75 degrees (4:1) and extending 1m above the stepping off point to be used (M);
For major work a scaffold, scaffold stairway or access tower to be used (M).
  1. Will you be inspecting an existing roof?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Fall from heights / Thoroughly review the roof in particular the roof pitch, trusses, rafters, purlins/sarking, translucent roofing material, mesh and fixings (E);
Ensure the roof is not brittle or corroded (M);
Any suspect areas of roof to be strengthened with temporary support props or similar (M).
Fall arrest/restraint systems to be used as a minimum when working on a roof with no other edge protection and staff trained in its correct use (M);
  1. Will you be working on a roof for short duration eg minutes not hours?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Fall from heights / Ensure you thoroughly review the work in particular the roof pitch, trusses, rafters, purlins/sarking, translucent roofing material, mesh and fixings (M);
Ensure the roof is not brittle or corroded. (See Brittle Roof Hazard Controls) (M);
If possible use mobile access equipment that can provide both edge protection and a working platform (M);
Minimum fall protection for roof work is a harness & lanyard for flat roofs plus roof ladders for sloped roofs (M);
Use ladders as a means of access or short duration, low risk maintenance jobs only (M).
  1. Will you be working on a residential roof for an hour or more?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Fall from heights / You must have temporary edge protection or scaffold to the perimeter (M);
Approved safety mesh or purlins to 450mm centres installed over entire roof provides fall through protection (M);
Cover or protect any openings over 600mm, barrier off skylights and penetrations and use warning signage (M).
If the pitcch is over 25 degree pitch use all of the above controls plus fall restraint system to prevent a fall onto the edge protection (M);
Do Not walk on the top plate without fall through and edge protection (E)
Fall Restraint /Arrest checklist used (attached) (M).
  1. Will roof work be affected by high winds or weather?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Fall from heights
Falling objects / Postpone working at heights (E);
Secure tools, materials and equipment (M);
Use appropriate fall protection and PPE (M);
Use the correct footwear for the job (M).

Hazard Identification & Risk Management (E & M) – General Roof Work Hazards

Answer the following questions relevant to the task you are doing (Tick “Yes” or “No”) / Yes / No / Hazard Identified / The following Risk Controls will be used for the identified hazards. (tick the risk controls you will be using )
  1. Will materials be lifted by crane/forklift or similar?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Overhead loads / Exclusion zone set up (M);
Safety oserver to be used (M);
All non-essential workers and visitors to be kept clear while lifting occurs (M).
  1. Will work be conducted on a brittle roof ?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Fall from height / Includes Asbestos, Glass, Corroded Metal, Concrete and Clay tiles, PVC/Perspex and composite roofs.
Ensure the appropriate group fall prevention controls (such as edge protection) are in place (M);
Provide safe walkways such as crawl boards, cat ladders or plywood sheets a minimum of 450mm wide (recommended 1200mm wide) (M);
Use Individual Fall Arrest Systems (IFAS) (M);
Use ‘No Go’ Signage (M).
  1. Will there be any work near overhead power lines ?
/ ❑ / ❑ / High voltage lines / Lines company to de-energise high voltage lines prior to comencing work (E);
Lines company to Isolate high voltage lines using “tiger tails” or similar (M);
All equipment to be kept a minimum of 4M clear of high voltage lines unless authorised by lines company (M);
Spotter to be used while moving equipment (M);
Moved by competent operator only (M).
  1. Will there be any work on uneven or sloping ground ?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Trips, slips and falls
Fall protection collapse / Ensure fall protection chosen is stable and suitable for use on sloping or uneven ground (M);
Ensure fall protection is installed to manufactureres instructions by a competent person (M);
Ensure work area is clear of debris (M);
Ensure platforms are level & rated to carry the intended load (225kgs) (M).
  1. Will you be conducting work over 5 metres ?
/ ❑ / ❑ / Fall from height / NotifyWorksafe using the prescribed form 24 hours prior to the commencement of any work.(M)
Certified scaffold to be installed by a competent person (M).

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Any additional hazards you identify for the work to be undertaken that are not listed, should be written in the “Additional Site Information” box.

Please contact HazardCo on 0800 555 339 if you have an accident on the worksite.

Additional Site Information / Hazards

PPE Required / Signage
Required
Safety Briefing Completed By: / Date: / Signed:

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WorkersReceiving Safety Briefing:

Name: / Name:

Fall Restraint Vs. Fall Arrest

Pre-use Equipment Inspection. Fall Protection System Being Used:
Is the following ok? (tick as appropriate) / N/A / Yes / No / Is item ok? (tick as appropriate) / N/A / Yes / No
Has the harness been certified in the last 6 months by a competent person? /  /  /  / Is there a rescue plan in place? /  /  / 
Is the Harness tagged as safe to use? /  /  /  / Are all workers aware of the rescue plan? /  /  / 
Has the lanyard/Inertia Reel/Pole strap been certified in the last 6 months by a competent person?? /  /  /  / Is there rescue equipment available? /  /  / 
Is the Lanyard/Inertia Reel/Pole strap tagged as safe to use? /  /  /  / Are all workers trained in the use of rescue equipment? /  /  / 
Are all the clips, hooks, carabineers and D-shackles free from damage and rust? /  /  /  / Is there a minimum of 2 people available while working at height? /  /  / 
Are all straps and stitching in good condition? /  /  /  / Are all workers, working with a harness trained to Unit Standard 23229 as a minimum? /  /  / 
Is the harness clean from oil, grease, paint, and markings? /  /  /  / Are there sufficient correctly rated anchor points above head height of workers? /  /  / 
Are all moving parts free from cracks and damage? /  /  /  / Are all workers/supervisors installing fall arrest systems and anchor points trained to Unit Standard 15757? /  /  / 
Is there a manufacturers label clear and legible? /  /  /  / Is there an exclusion zone set up to protect people from the overhead works? /  /  / 
Is the harness older than 2 years? /  /  /  / Is the work over 5m from the ground ? /  /  / 
If above Q is answered yes remove harness from use? /  /  /  / If you answer yes to the above has Worksafe been notified? /  /  / 
If the correct Harness being used Fall Protection Vs. Fall Arrest? (see info on page 2) /  /  /  /  /  / 
Date of Inspection: / Inspection Carried Out By:
Defects Listed Below:

In choosing a fall protection system, you should first consider installing guardrails or barriers. They provide a high degree of protection once installed properly.However, installing guardrails or barriers at a worksite is not always practical. That’s when you may need personal fall protection equipment.

Fall restraint systems prevent you from falling, examples include:

•Work-positioning systems—using either safety belts or full body harnesses that attach you to an anchor and leave both your hands free

•Travel-restriction systems—personal fall protection equipment used to prevent you from travelling to an edge from which you may fall NOTE: In a fall restraint system, a line is attached to an anchor and to your harness or safety belt in such a way that you cannot fall. The anchor must be able to withstand 3.5 kN (800 lb.).

Fall arrest systems protect you after you fall by stopping the fall before you hit the surface below, examples include: Full body harnesses connected by lanyards or lifelines to secure anchors. The harness must be attached to an anchor that is able to withstand 22 kN (5000 lb.) or two times the maximum arrest force.

NOTE:Fall arrest systems (excluding inertia reels) are not appropriate for working at heights below 6 metres as it is likely a person would strike the ground before the arrest system would come in effect.

This is an example of a fall restraint system. This is an example of a fall arrest system

The worker cannot fall off the edge. The worker will be stopped from hitting the ground below after a fall.

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